Acknowledgements; Contents; Introduction; Part 1 Why Do Boys Underachieve?; 1 The Spectrum of Problems; 2 Nature -- Biological Differences in Males and Females; 3 Nurture -- Factors that Affect the Child's Development; 4 Parenting, Poverty and Behaviour; Part 2 What Can I Do About It?; 5 Teaching and Learning Styles; 6 Assessment -- Strategies for Raising Achievement; 7 Patterns of Behaviour and Behaviour Management Strategies; 8 Special Educational Needs and Behaviour Management; 9 Looking After Yourself; 10 Bringing it all Together; Books, Articles and Websites
Summary
A practical and engaging guide for teachers on tackling boys' behaviour problems. The author analyses the many factors that can lead to boys' misbehaving in class - including SEN, giftedness, peer pressure etc - and shows how their full potential can be unleashed and exploited by teachers. Packed with innovative strategies and useful suggestions, this book should be a must-read for every teacher
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 141-145)